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    Climate Change will Further Strain the Resilience of Small Farmers

    The unsustainable nature of farming operations and the escalating climate change have worsened the situation of the Indian farmer. Therefore, these huge populations' means...
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    Finance and Economy

    Pakistan’s Debt Profile ‘Alarming’, Borrowing and Spending Habits ‘Unsustainable’, Says Think Tank Report

    Pakistan’s debt is growing at a much faster rate than its income — widening the financing gaps which will require further borrowing to bridge...
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    Dairy Farming

    First Person: What I learnt from the Gabhales

    Through the provision of livestock and associated training, the family not only regained their economic stability but also underwent a significant emotional and psychological...
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    Accountability

    Sri Lanka Stuck in Choppy Political and Economic Waters

    In 2023, Sri Lanka faced significant economic and political challenges including a contraction in GDP and a rise in taxes, yet improvements were noted...
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    Bhutan

    Bhutan’s Hydropower-led Growth Model Not Labour-intensive: World Bank

    The authors of the report say that over 40 per cent of workers in Bhutan remain engaged in low-productivity agricultural employment. This finding is...
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    Food Security

    Dalit Migrant Labour Depends on a System that Perpetuates Poverty

    To meet the Nuākhāi festival expenses, most of the poor and underprivileged families take loans at higher interest rates from local money lenders and...
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    Democracy

    Ministry of Panchayati Raj introduces Panchayat Development Index

    MoPR’s localization of sustainable development goals (LSDG) initiative, emphasis has been laid for capacity building and training of the PRI representatives to formulate theme-based...
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    Empowerment

    Inclusive and Sustainable Businesses Set New Pathways for Sri Lanka

    With ambitious reforms taking centre-stage towards rebuilding Sri Lanka into a resilient and sustainable economy, the Government of Sri Lanka is exploring opportunities to...
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    Nepal’s Tiger Success Story Now Tests Human Safety as Attacks Rise Near Protected Areas

    Expanding wildlife rescue centres to every province and linking them with tourism is also under discussion.
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    Nearly half of Greeks live on land at risk of turning barren

    Addressing the threat will require coordinated action across climate policy, agricultural practice, water governance and rural development.
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    Women Arrived in Delhi to announce, “We are Still Cleaning Dry Latrines Today”

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